STUDENTS stand behind (from left) Lennox Preclaro Tan and Dianabella and Ramfel Reynoso Preclaro.
On Sept. 21, 1922, Dr. Ramon Reynoso Sr., then governor of Marinduque, established the Malindig Institute Foundation Inc. in response to the growing demand for quality education for cash-strapped students.
The death of its founder and the devastation wrought by natural calamities dealt a severe blow to the institution, until it availed of the government’s subsidy programs for private schools in the ’90s.
Importance
Gov. Carmencita Ongsiako-Reyes stresses the importance of getting a good education to her constituents. Outstanding Marinduqueños who graduated from the institute include Gen. Alexander Aguirre, Ambassador Antonio Lim, TOYM awardee Maximo Ricohermoso, DOST Undersecretary Francisco Fellijar, Fidel Paz and bar topnotcher Ramon Reynoso Jr.
How to get to Marinduque: JAC Liner offers direct routes from its terminals in Kamias, Quezon City and Buendia, Pasay City. Call 404-2073 for reservations, or get in touch with Marinduque’s Public Affairs Information and Assistance Unit at (042) 753-0038.
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Take part in the Moriones Festival during our Marinduque Photo Safari on April 10-14, or join the Amazing Batanes Photo Safari on April 18-21 or May 2-5. E-mail luzamandolina@yahoo.com, or call 896-3208 or 0915 543-0482.